WOW! This just helped me a lot! I just found another way to do this through your explanations : I have differential thrust planes without rudder, so I don't need normal mode. I just used a 2 position switch for my regular ''Throttle cut'' and one mix (+ the 2 others) was enough to kill the power on the motor that was wired to the AUX2 channel Here is what I did : MIX 3 (Throtthle > AUX2) Rate : -100% and 100% Offset : -100% Switch : H (position #1 = activated, the same position that activates my throttle cut)
Cheers. I’ve actually thought of a better way to do it with less mixes. I’ll put a new and improved video together over Christmas but basically you don’t need any mix in the throttle cut position. Currently the throttle to aux mix is active and then I use a throttle cut mix. I should just not have the original mix not active in that position.
@@putzytart I've just confirmed on the bench with a couple of spare motors and it works like a charm. A brilliant piece of thinking. I will be applying this on my just built Canadair CL-415 water bomber. If you come up with an even better way, I'll use it in my future multis. I also have a HobbyKing Albatross that will get this later.
So it turns out that my idea of doing this more simply did not work - what you see in the above video is as good as it gets - however - I have posted a new video about it all that is much slicker: ruclips.net/video/v7x1hEMfgZw/видео.html
Thank you for sharing the setup it really helped me a lot and it works like a charm! I setup my switch positions the same way too and my switch A is my reverse thrust. Thanks again!
Took me awhile with my nx8. You must remember in each mix where you are placing values in channel selection. I too used G and have off/normal/differential. A good hands on lesson for someone new to the sport and transmitters. Thanks
Thanks, great video. I am going to use on the HobbyKing Albatross V2 (the rcgroups pages for the Albatross link to this video.) Question: have you found that the 12 percent throttle adjustment to each motor provides a good amount of differential thrust for the Albatross?
I put the functions I need in an emergency on the ends of a 3-position switch and the function that I'm least likely to need in a hurry on the center position. So, throttle cut is position 2, differential thrust is position 1, and normal thrust is on position 0. I don't like that either motor will run if you only move the rudder. I only want the motors to run if I advance the throttle. Now, how are you going to shut the right motor off during a failsafe?
When you’re setting up the differential thrust like this how do you have your ESC’s wired together , since you have one in the throttle slot and one in the aux slot?
Any idea if this will work for an IX 14? I have the rudder throttle aux (I am actually usinf channel 5) working and thr cut on H, but that ONLY cuts the throttle channel.
WOW! This just helped me a lot!
I just found another way to do this through your explanations : I have differential thrust planes without rudder, so I don't need normal mode. I just used a 2 position switch for my regular ''Throttle cut'' and one mix (+ the 2 others) was enough to kill the power on the motor that was wired to the AUX2 channel
Here is what I did : MIX 3 (Throtthle > AUX2)
Rate : -100% and 100%
Offset : -100%
Switch : H (position #1 = activated, the same position that activates my throttle cut)
Thanks mate. You saved me a lot of time and headaches. This was super easy to follow along. Got it on the first try. Cheers.
Thank you. Worked perfectly on my DX6e. Makes a lot of sense that using once switch is best.
Putty thank you for posting this video.
It works perfect and makes my plane safe with both motors having throttle cut working.
George
Thank you so much Andrew. This had been doing my head in. Very eloquently explained and works a treat.
Andrew, great video! Nice job figuring this out! The 3 position switch combined for normal flight, differential & CUT is outstanding:)
Most excellent. Like you, I've been messing with this for years and to no avail. 👍
Cheers. I’ve actually thought of a better way to do it with less mixes. I’ll put a new and improved video together over Christmas but basically you don’t need any mix in the throttle cut position. Currently the throttle to aux mix is active and then I use a throttle cut mix. I should just not have the original mix not active in that position.
@@putzytart I've just confirmed on the bench with a couple of spare motors and it works like a charm. A brilliant piece of thinking. I will be applying this on my just built Canadair CL-415 water bomber. If you come up with an even better way, I'll use it in my future multis. I also have a HobbyKing Albatross that will get this later.
@@Xviperprime yeah I use this on an albatross. Improved mix video coming soon
So it turns out that my idea of doing this more simply did not work - what you see in the above video is as good as it gets - however - I have posted a new video about it all that is much slicker: ruclips.net/video/v7x1hEMfgZw/видео.html
Thank you for sharing the setup it really helped me a lot and it works like a charm! I setup my switch positions the same way too and my switch A is my reverse thrust.
Thanks again!
Took me awhile with my nx8. You must remember in each mix where you are placing values in channel selection. I too used G and have off/normal/differential. A good hands on lesson for someone new to the sport and transmitters. Thanks
This works exactly the same on the IX12 also. Thank you!!!
Thanks Mate!! It works awesomely.
Thanks, great video. I am going to use on the HobbyKing Albatross V2 (the rcgroups pages for the Albatross link to this video.) Question: have you found that the 12 percent throttle adjustment to each motor provides a good amount of differential thrust for the Albatross?
I put the functions I need in an emergency on the ends of a 3-position switch and the function that I'm least likely to need in a hurry on the center position. So, throttle cut is position 2, differential thrust is position 1, and normal thrust is on position 0. I don't like that either motor will run if you only move the rudder. I only want the motors to run if I advance the throttle. Now, how are you going to shut the right motor off during a failsafe?
@@txkflier I’ve done a new video with failsafe through forward programming. Have a search for RedFive Projects on RUclips
When you’re setting up the differential thrust like this how do you have your ESC’s wired together , since you have one in the throttle slot and one in the aux slot?
The two ESC to battery cables are Y-leaded together I think. The plane came set up already.
Any idea if this will work for an IX 14? I have the rudder throttle aux (I am actually usinf channel 5) working and thr cut on H, but that ONLY cuts the throttle channel.
Yep should work on all spektrum radios
How many chain receiver are you using?
8 channels on an AR8360T
Thanks, awesome mix. I've been looking all day for how to do this. Which receiver did you use for your Albatross?
I've got an AR8360 in it. Works a treat.
Does the throttle cut work with both motors when the radio goes into failsafe?
It does. But I had to program that using the failsafe function of forward programming in order to get it to work
I've tried this with nx8 also but when i put switch in position 2 for throttle cut they both race. thought I copied exactly.
positions 0 and 1 work as expected.
NEW updated video on differential thrust here on my new channel - I go into much more detail on this set up: ruclips.net/video/v7x1hEMfgZw/видео.html